as in maybe
it is possible
he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely
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Recent Examples of possibly
The district is considering changing those start and end times to possibly look like this:
Elementary: 7:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Middle: 8:24 a.m. to 3:38 p.m.
High: 8:14 a.m. to 3:28 p.m.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Procter & Gamble on Tuesday, July 29, is set to disclose more details of its plans to restructure the consumer products giant, shedding some 7,000 jobs and possibly some of its famous household brands.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
The past and possibly future presidential contender had a discussion that's available as an Up First podcast episode, a video on multiple platforms, and on the radio during Morning Edition.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 28 July 2025
The Padres are evidently going to reconfigure their rotation in the coming days, perhaps to give Darvish (and possibly Nick Pivetta) some extra rest.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Procter & Gamble on Tuesday, July 29, is set to disclose more details of its plans to restructure the consumer products giant, shedding some 7,000 jobs and possibly some of its famous household brands.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
The past and possibly future presidential contender had a discussion that's available as an Up First podcast episode, a video on multiple platforms, and on the radio during Morning Edition.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 28 July 2025
The Padres are evidently going to reconfigure their rotation in the coming days, perhaps to give Darvish (and possibly Nick Pivetta) some extra rest.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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And maybe somebody can tell them to just simmer down.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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That means bringing in the best practitioners and figuring out what guests want and what maybe doesn’t work as well.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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Cook’s all-too-brief career is perhaps the most frustrating what-if in Cincinnati sports history.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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In perhaps the most visible example of the challenges ahead for Ah Yun, union members lined the entrance into the Al McGuire Center, passing out pro-union sheets to those headed inside for the inauguration.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Fantastic Four will probably underperform significantly, like the previous two MCU releases, and Superman will probably wind up at the higher end of the $600 million range.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Chip Kelly can, and probably will, have a field day with all the different things Jeanty can do. Expect a productive rookie year from Jeanty, who should be an offensive focal point alongside Brock Bowers very soon.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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